How to Open Your 2014 Acura TSX Key Fob & Change Battery

How to Open Your 2014 Acura TSX Key Fob & Change Battery

Remote key fob allow easy access to your Acura. Once the key fob battery is dead or weak you’ll lose your fob’s ability to use distance opening function. In this article, we walks you through how to disassembly your car key fob and replace your Acura key battery step by step.

What type battery key fob require

Prior to disassembly key fob check all that you need: one CR1616 battery, phillips head screwdriver and flat head screwdriver.
  • phillips head screwdriver
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR1616 battery

Simple steps to change the battery in your TSX's keyless entry remote

A small button cell battery installed inside the your keyless entry remote. Unscrew the back of the remote key fob. Flip the remote key fob over and find for at least 1 screw holding in the plastic.

Accurately try to open your key fob with pry tools. Remove 1xCR1616 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR1616. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your key will not work if you by mistake place battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that everything working properly by testing buttons on circuit board.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your shell pieces together and put it together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your remote key fob body for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step. Screw fastener in the back of the key fob.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 2014 Acura TSX Video

Acura TSX Key Fob Battery Replacement (2009 - 2014)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Acura TSX require 1xCR1616 batteries. Most CR1616 batteries are under $6 depending on the brand, type and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key battery replace, you do not need to reprogram. Keyless entry remote reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2014 Acura TSX key yourself. Most hard part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty easy with our guide.

Auto repair shop's price for replace the battery in fob is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be changed once in 3-4 years, also this will differ based on their amount of use and quality. If your remote key fob reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make problems for you.

If your car has low key battery indicator on dashboard, signal strength reduced, fob's battery more than 4 years old or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, in most cases battery replace in key fob required. Installed battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not help, remote key fob replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: MLBHLIK-1T
  2. Models: 2009-2014 Acura TSX